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Summer has come early to northern Nevada, which bodes well for long days by the lake, family cookouts and outdoor concerts. Following is our annual run-down of shows to check out at Lake Tahoe, Reno and points beyond this summer. With big names like Maroon 5, the Beach Boys, Wilco and Cheap Trick coming to the area, summer 2012 promises to be a memorable one. (Note: new shows are announced every week, so this schedule is subject to change. Get the latest at rgj.com/entertainment).

JUNE

Michael Martin Murphey: The cowboy-western musician will perform at 8 p.m. June 7-9 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Tickets cost $30. Details at www.janugget.com and 800-648-1177.

Scorpions: The pop-metal band known for ’80s hits such as “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and “No One Like You” will perform as part of the “Final Sting” farewell tour at 8 p.m. June 8 at the Reno Events Center. Tickets cost $35.50, $49.50 and $89.50. Details at www.silverlegacy.com and www.ticketmaster.com. See feature on page 11.

Donavon Frankenreiter: The California surfer/musician known for songs such as "Lovely Day" and "Glow," and for his collaborations with artists like Jack Johnson, will perform at 9 p.m. June 8 in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino. Tickets cost $21 in advance; $24 at the door. Details at www.devildogshows.com.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival: The third annual celebration of classic automobiles and rock ‘n’ roll will take place June 8-10 at the Silver Legacy and will feature bands Atomika, Steel Breeze, Summer of Love, M8TRIX, Hindsight and the Nathan Owens Band throughout the event. Show times and details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Eric Burdon & The Animals: The group which had hits with “House of the Rising Sun” and “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” will perform at 7:30 pm June 9 in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets cost $45. Details at www.southshoreroom.com.

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Porter Robinson: The electronic DJ, who has been favorably compared to Skrillex, will perform at 8 p.m. June 11 at the Knitting Factory Concert House with guests The M Machine and Mat Zo. Tickets cost $25 for general admission. Details and tickets at www.ticketfly.com,

Collective Soul: The Atlanta alternative rock band will perform its 1999 album “Dosage” in its entirety at 8 p.m. June 15 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $35 and $45. Details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Wanda Jackson: The 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Queen of Rockabilly will perform at 9 p.m. June 15 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort as part of the Reno Rockabilly Riot. Tickets cost $20-$35. Details at www.grandsierraresort.com and 800-648-3568.

Edgar Winter Band: The Texas keyboardist known for hits such as “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride” will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 16 in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Winter is not to be confused with his brother, Johnny Winter, who tended more toward the blues and worked with Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters. Tickets cost $25. Details at www.southshoreroom.com.

Zeke With The Chop Tops: The Seattle punk rockers will perform at 9 p.m. June 16 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort. Tickets cost $17.50. Details at www.grandsierraresort.com.

Collin Raye: The country singer with hits such as “Love Me” and “In This Life” will perform at 8 p.m. June 16 in the Carson Valley Inn Ballroom. Tickets cost $25. Details at www.carsonvalleyinn.com and 775-783-6606.

David Allen Coe: The country artist known for hits such as the original version of “Take This Job and Shove It” (later covered by Johnny Paycheck) and “The Ride,” will perform at 9 p.m. June 16 in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino. Tickets cost $25 in advance; $27 at the door. Details at www.devildogshows.com

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Seether: The South African alternative metal group will perform at 8 p.m. June 19 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets cost $35 for general admission and $70 for reserved box seats and are available at Recycled Records, the Club Cal-Neva main cashier cage, or by calling 877-435-9849 and online at www.tickletfly.com and www.knittingfactory.com.

Windy Hill Music Festival: The benefit concert will feature Buster Blue, Jelly Bread and the Whitney Meyer Band at 3 p.m. June 23 at the Hawkins Amphitheater. Tickets cost $25-$35. Details at www.grandsierraresort.com.

Starship starring Mickey Thomas: The group that was, in previous incarnations known as Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, and that had a hit with “We Built This City,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 23 in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets cost $31. Details at www.southshoreroom.com.

War: The funk band known for the hit “Low Rider” will perform in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget at 9 p.m. June 23. Tickets cost $39. Details at www.janugget.com or 800-648-1177.

Gary Valenciano: The Filipino musician better known as “Mr. Pure Energy” performs at 8 p.m. June 23 at the MontBleu Theater at the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa Lake Tahoe. Tickets cost $55, $65 and $75. Details at www.montbleuresort.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

Don Henley: The founding member of the Eagles who had solo hits with songs such as “Boys of Summer” and “The End of the Innocence” will perform at 8 p.m. June 28 at the Reno Events Center. Tickets cost $55-$95. Details at www.ticketmaster.com and 800-745-3000.

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Dick Dale: The surf guitar legend performs at 9 p.m. June 29 in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino. Tickets cost $25. Details at www.devildogshows.com. Only 250 tickets will be sold.

MC Hammer: The rapper known for the 1990 mega-hit “U Can’t Touch This” will perform at 8 p.m. June 30 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $45-$59.50. Details at www.silverlegacy.com and 800-687-8733 or 775-325-7401.

JULY

Superdiamond: The Neil Diamond tribute group will perform at 9 p.m. July 7 in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $23 at the door. Details at www.devildogshows.com and www.crystalbayclub.com.

Steel Panther: The satirical hair metal band that pokes good-hearted fun at bands like Poison and Guns N’ Roses will perform at 8:30 p.m. July 13 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets, which cost $23-$40, can be purchased at the Club Cal-Neva Casino main cashier cage, at Recycled Records, or by calling 877-435-9849 and online at www.ticketfly.com.

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers: The two classic rock groups will perform a double-bill show as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena at 7 p.m. July 13. Tickets cost $49.50 to $99.50. Tickets go on sale March 23. Details at www.apeconcerts.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

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Michael Feinstein: The Broadway singer and pianist performs at 9 p.m. July 14 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget as part of Artown. Tickets cost $69. Details at www.janugget.com and 800-648-1177.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: The New Orleans group formed in 1961 will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 8 p.m. July 15 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort. Tickets cost $30-$60. Details at www.grandsierraresort.com and www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-648-3568.

Beach Boys: The surviving members of the surf group known for hits such as “Barbara Ann” and “Surfin USA” will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 15 at Harveys Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Music Series. Tickets cost $49.50 to $125.50 and go on sale March 9 at www.ticketmaster.com.

Red Line Chemistry: The Kansas City hard rockers perform with guests Otherwise and Stars on Boulevard at 7:30 p.m. July 17 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets, which cost $8-$15, can be purchased at the Club Cal-Neva Casino main cashier cage, at Recycled Records, or by calling 877-435-9849 and online at www.ticketfly.com.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood: Robinson, the frontman and founder of the Black Crowes, performs with a backing band that includes former Crowes keyboardist Adam MacDougall at 9 p.m. July 18 in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino. Tickets cost $20 in advance; $23 at the door. Details at www.devildogshows.com.

The Mess Fest: This tour which features L.A. glam rockers Prima Donna with Adam Bones, Acidic and Warner DriveMon will hit the stage at the Knitting Factory Concert House at 7 p.m. July 19. Tickets cost $12. Details at www.ticketfly.com and www.knittingfactory.com.

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Maroon 5: The Adam Levine-led group which has enjoyed hits with songs such as “Moves Like Jagger” and “Harder to Breathe” will perform at 7 p.m. July 21 at Harveys Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival. Tickets cost $59.50, $99.50 and $150.50. Details at www.apeconcerts.com.

Reel Big Fish: The ska-influenced band from Southern California will perform with guests Suburban Legends and Big D at 7 p.m. July 22 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets cost $20 and $45, and can be purchased at the Club Cal-Neva Casino cashier cage 24 hours a day, and at Recycled Records, by calling 800-435-9849 and at www.ticketfly.com and www.knittingfactory.com.

Journey: The band known for hits such as “Lights” and “Don’t Stop Believin’” will perform at 6 p.m. July 22 with guests Loverboy and Pat Benatar at Harveys Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Tickets cost $59.50 to $199.50. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Sublime with Rome: The collaboration between former Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson along with singer Rome Ramirez will perform at 6 p.m. July 26 at the MontBleu Outdoor Amphitheater at the MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa with guests Cypress Hill and HB Surround Sound. General admission tickets cost $49.50 plus tax and fees. Details at www.montbleuresort.com.

Chanticleer: The San Francisco-based orchestra of voices will perform at 9 p.m. July 27 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Tickets cost $35. Details at www.janugget.com and 800-648-1177.

Night in the Country: The annual music festival in Mason Valley will be held July 27-28 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Yerington. Performers include Neal McCoy, Lee Brice, Brett Elderedge, Lonestar, Joe Nichols and Williams and Ree. Tickets, which go on sale June 1, cost $75; campsites cost extra. Details at www.nightinthecountry.org and at 775-463-2334.

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Ron White: White, also known as “Tater Salad,” will perform at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. July 28 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $55 and $70. Details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Anjelah Johnson: The former NFL cheerleader who is best known for her time on “MADTV” will perform at 8:30 p.m. July 28 in the Grande Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort. Tickets cost $35-$45. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Brad Paisley: The artist who won the Country Music Association's Best Country Album in 2006 for "Time Well Wasted" will perform at 7 p.m. July 28 at Harveys Outdoor Arena with guests the Band Perry and Easton Corbin. Tickets cost $69.50-$139.50 at www.ticketmaster.com.

AUGUST

Cheap Trick: The rockers behind hits such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender” and “The Flame” will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $50 and $62.50. Details at 800-687-8733 and www.silverlegacy.com.

Love and Light: The electronic band hailing from the Reno/Tahoe area will perform at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets cost $12-$27. Details and tickets at www.ticketfly.com, at Recycled Records, at the Club Cal-Neva main cashier cage 24 hours a day or by calling 877-435-9849.

Toby Keith: The country artist will perform with guest Brantley Gilbert at the Harvey’s Outdoor Arena on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $59.50 and up. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Theory of a Deadman: The rock group which had a hit with the song “Bad Girlfriend” will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Knitting Factory Concert House. Tickets cost $25-$48. Details and tickets at www.ticketfly.com, www.knittingfactory.com, at Recycled Records, at the Club Cal-Neva main cashier cage 24 hours a day or by calling 877-435-9849.

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Norah Jones: The mellow pianist known for hits like 2002’s “Don’t Know Why” will perform at Harveys Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Tickets, which go on sale April 6, cost $39.50 to $69.50. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis and the News: This double bill featuring Cocker, who got by with a little help from his friends, The Beatles (he covered their songs extensively) and Lewis, who hit it big with songs like “I Want A New Drug” and “Do You Believe In Love” will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Harveys Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Tickets, which go on sale April 6, will cost $49.50 to $99.50.

Sugarland: The country duo will perform with guests Lauran Alaina and Canaan Smith at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Harvey Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Tickets cost $59.50 to $125.50. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Brian Regan: The comedian who built a huge following without the benefit of a television sitcom will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $46 and $61. Details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Dierks Bentley: The country singer known for songs such as “What Was I Thinking” and “Come A Little Closer” will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Reno Events Center. Tickets, which go onsale Friday, cost $39.50 plus fees. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND

Sammy Hagar: The Red Rocker, formerly lead singer of Van Halen, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 1 at Harveys Outdoor Arena as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. General admission tickets cost $69.50. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

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Jim Gaffigan: The observational comedian with a dry delivery will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 2 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $57.50 and $75.50. Details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Jane’s Addiction: The Perry Farrell-led rockers who spearheaded the Lollapalooza Festival in the 1990s will perform at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort. General admission tickets cost $49. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Marcia Ball: The blues singer and pianist, who grew up in Louisiana, will perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Club Casino. Tickets cost $25. Details at www.devildogshows.com.

Big Time Rush: The Nickelodeon boy band will perform with Cody Simpson as part of the Big Time Summer Tour at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Reno Events Center. Tickets cost $35-$65 plus fees. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers: The bluesy rocker known for hits such as “Move It On Over” and “Bad To The Bone” will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $40 and $65. Details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Wilco: The Grammy-winning alternative rockers from Chicago will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort. Tickets cost $39.50. Details at www.grandsierraresort.com.

Crosby, Stills and Nash: The vocal group known for hits such as “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” and “Long Time Gone” will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Reno Events Center. Tickets cost $39.50 and $89.50. Details at 888-288-1833 and and www.ticketmaster.com.

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Train: The San Francisco soft-rockers known for radio hits such as “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister,” will perform with guests Andy Grammer and Mat Kearney at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Reno Events Center. Tickets, which go on sale June 8, will cost $35.50-$59.50. Details at www.ticketmaster.com.

Jeff Foxworthy: The host of "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader?" and Georgia native will perform stand-up at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Grande Exposition Hall at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Tickets cost $55 and $75. Details at www.silverlegacy.com.

Rise Against: The punk rockers who saw mainstream success with the album “Siren Song of the Counter Culture,” will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort with guests Gaslight Anthem and Hot Water Music. Tickets cost $38.50 in advance; $40 day of show. Details at www.grandsierraresort.com.